from various conditions of the people, seem burdened with an earnestness to make pure and strong and beautiful the home life and all the social [Pg 71]relationships of the race. Perhaps it is not necessary thus to call attention to this association and its work after all that has been said and written about it. But it seems to me that it cannot be too strongly urged that the association needs for its success the enthusiasm and hearty support of all of our women. The special organ of the association [Pg 72]and all of its other functions need the co-operation of colored women everywhere. The questions outlined in its resolutions and address to the public should be themes of wide and helpful discussion wherever our women meet together. The way to make a great national movement truly national, important, and effective is to talk about it and try to realize in each community the high and important purposes of that movement. That is the secret of the enormous success of such bodies as the W. C. T. U., the Federation of Women's Clubs, the National Council of Women, and others like them. Every community where earnest women dwell is made to feel the living and active presence of these organizations. Let our women everywhere give the National Association of Colored Women power and permanency by every available means of encouragement and support. [Pg 71] [Pg 72] DR. GEORGIA E. L. PATTON, MEMPHIS, TENN. DR. GEORGIA E. L. PATTON, MEMPHIS, TENN. HAVE COURAGE. If any race of people on this earth need to have courage, it is the Negro. Have the courage to say "No" when you are tempted to drink. Have the courage to wear the old suit of clothes, rather than go in debt for a new suit. Have the courage to acknowledge your ignorance [Pg 73]when asked about something of which you do not know. [Pg 73]
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